[Slideshare]tauhid course(#10)

““INTRODUCTION TO THE INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF TAUSTUDY OF TAUHHEED”EED”

Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adultsconducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

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LESSONLESSON - # 10 - # 10

EXCERPTS FROM PREVIOUSEXCERPTS FROM PREVIOUS

““There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) except Allexcept Allaah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs h, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise and He is All-Powerful over all sovereignty and praise and He is All-Powerful over all things .”all things .”

LAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WALAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WAHHDAHU –DAHU –LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU – LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU –

WALAHUL-WALAHUL-HHAMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA AMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,

IMPORTANT DZIKRIMPORTANT DZIKR

ALLAA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE – A –’UU-DZU-BIKA - MIN AN - USH-RI-KA – BI-KA – SHAY-AN – WA –ANA –

A’-LAMU, WA –AS-TAGH-FIRU-KA – MI-NADZ—DZAM - BIL– LADZII - LAA – A’-LAM

“O Allah! I seek refuge with You from committing SHIRK i.e. associating others with You, knowingly, and I seek Your forgiveness from the committing of

the sins which I do not know.”(Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la)

IMPORTANT DU’AIMPORTANT DU’A

TO CONTINUE FROM PREVIOUSTO CONTINUE FROM PREVIOUS

ALLAA-HUM-MA – ARI-NAL-HAQ-QA - HAQ-QANWAR- ZUQ-NAT - TI-BAA- ’A

WA-ARI-NAL – BAA-TWILA – BAA-TWI-LAANWAR-ZUQ-NAJ – TI –NAA - BAH

““O Allah! Make me see the Truth to be true O Allah! Make me see the Truth to be true and grant me ability to follow it.and grant me ability to follow it.And make me see Falsehood to be false and And make me see Falsehood to be false and grant me the ability to reject it.”grant me the ability to reject it.”

““O ye who believe! if you are conscious of and fear O ye who believe! if you are conscious of and fear

Allah (Allah (TAQWATAQWA), He will grant you a criterion (), He will grant you a criterion (FURQANFURQAN--

to judge between right and wrong), remove from you to judge between right and wrong), remove from you

(all) evil (that may afflict) you, and forgive you: for (all) evil (that may afflict) you, and forgive you: for

Allah is the Lord of grace unbounded.”Allah is the Lord of grace unbounded.”

IMPORTANT COMMANDIMPORTANT COMMAND

Something should not be denied just because we cannot Something should not be denied just because we cannot

fully satisfy whatever curiosity we have regarding it. fully satisfy whatever curiosity we have regarding it.

It teaches us that we should not be hasty in addressing It teaches us that we should not be hasty in addressing

any issue, but to consider carefully what is being offered any issue, but to consider carefully what is being offered

based on available knowledge. based on available knowledge.

REMEMBER : Do not be hasty .... REMEMBER : Do not be hasty .... RE-CAP FROM LESSON #2

RE-CAP FROM LESSON #2

The key point here is, knowledge. To accept something is The key point here is, knowledge. To accept something is

with knowledge, and to deny it also must be based upon with knowledge, and to deny it also must be based upon

knowledge. knowledge.

Do not reject something by simply basing it upon our Do not reject something by simply basing it upon our

ignorance of that thing - e.g. some people categorically ignorance of that thing - e.g. some people categorically

deny something with the irrelevant excuse "deny something with the irrelevant excuse "because , I because , I

have not come across ithave not come across it." ."

This statement is simply an admission of his ignorance of This statement is simply an admission of his ignorance of

that thing, not a proof (knowledge) that that thing does not that thing, not a proof (knowledge) that that thing does not

exist!exist!

From the above, we are taught, nay, warned against being

hasty in 2 things :

(1) That we must not believe a thing unless we have sure

knowledge about it. (Warning against hasty believing

something without knowledge).

(2) That we must not deny a thing unless we have sure

knowledge about it. (Warning against hasty denial

(categorical rejection) without knowledge).

REMEMBER : Do not be hasty .... REMEMBER : Do not be hasty ....

Note:Note:

Our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. warns us:Our Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. warns us:

““Whoever seeks knowledge to argue with the Whoever seeks knowledge to argue with the

learned (scholars), or to brag with the foolish; or learned (scholars), or to brag with the foolish; or

with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself; with it to attract peoples’ attention to himself; Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”Allah will make him to enter the Hell-fire.”

((Hadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn MajahHadith also reported by Tirmidzi and Ibn Majah))

Note:Note:

““Three things make up the essential basis of believing Three things make up the essential basis of believing ((iimaniiman): ): [1] [1] To stop (to desist) from accusing as unbeliever, To stop (to desist) from accusing as unbeliever, anyone who has declared – ‘There is no god except anyone who has declared – ‘There is no god except Allah’; Allah’; [2][2] never regard him as heretic (unbeliever) only because never regard him as heretic (unbeliever) only because of his committing sins nor to consider him as having of his committing sins nor to consider him as having exited from Islam because of his act of disobedient ; and exited from Islam because of his act of disobedient ; and [3] [3] duty of JIHAD (striving in the cause of Allah) remains duty of JIHAD (striving in the cause of Allah) remains since the time I was sent till the last one in my ummah since the time I was sent till the last one in my ummah battles the Dajjal (antichrist) .... “battles the Dajjal (antichrist) .... “

((Hadith reported by Abu DawudHadith reported by Abu Dawud))

Note:Note:

““When a person says to his (When a person says to his (MuslimMuslim) brother , ) brother , ((Yaa KaafirYaa Kaafir) – ‘Hey Unbeliever!’, then the accusation ) – ‘Hey Unbeliever!’, then the accusation

for being an unbeliever will be upon either one of them”for being an unbeliever will be upon either one of them”((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))

The demarcating difference between The demarcating difference between Al-IslamAl-Islam and and

other religion is in the other religion is in the AQEEDAHAQEEDAH (Belief or (Belief or

doctrines – in the intellect), the categorical doctrines – in the intellect), the categorical

different separating “different separating “TAUTAUHHEEDEED” with “” with “SHIRK SHIRK ”.”.

In the acts of religious devotions and practices, In the acts of religious devotions and practices,

there are bound to be certain similarities in some there are bound to be certain similarities in some

of the outward forms practiced in Islam with that of the outward forms practiced in Islam with that

Certain outward practices adopted by those who Certain outward practices adopted by those who

uphold uphold TAUTAUHHEEDEED and those and those MUSHREEKMUSHREEK, may only , may only

‘seemed’ to be similar, but when we scrutinize ‘seemed’ to be similar, but when we scrutinize

with ‘justice’(with ‘justice’(‘ADL‘ADL) and knowledge () and knowledge (‘ILM‘ILM), indeed ), indeed

they are in reality totally and fundamentally they are in reality totally and fundamentally

different.different.

TAUTAUHHEEDEED is the good word containing the seed the is the good word containing the seed the

good tree. And good tree. And SHIRKSHIRK would also grow into a tree, would also grow into a tree,

When we study the When we study the SEERAHSEERAH of our Prophet s.a.a.w. of our Prophet s.a.a.w.

We can discern that not every practices done by We can discern that not every practices done by

the the QurayshQuraysh before Islam were totally discarded, before Islam were totally discarded,

nor certain symbols or relics destroyed.nor certain symbols or relics destroyed.

The first 13 years, our Prophet’s The first 13 years, our Prophet’s DA’WAHDA’WAH is to is to

infuse infuse TAUTAUHHEEDEED to removed to removed SHIRKSHIRK in peoples in peoples

AQEEDAHAQEEDAH , through knowledge, wisdom and , through knowledge, wisdom and

Thus when Thus when TAUTAUHHEEDEED has been established and has been established and

SHIRKSHIRK removed in the Muslims removed in the Muslims AQEEDAHAQEEDAH, even the , even the

outward symbols and practices were retained and outward symbols and practices were retained and

preserved by Allah and Rasulullah s.a.w., e.g. rites preserved by Allah and Rasulullah s.a.w., e.g. rites

of Hajj, Ka’aba, of Hajj, Ka’aba, Hajr-al-AswadHajr-al-Aswad, , Maqam IbrahimMaqam Ibrahim, ,

Mount Mount Safa Safa , , MarwahMarwah, , MinaMina, , ArafahArafah, animal , animal

sacrifice, sacred months, etc.sacrifice, sacred months, etc.

“It is He Who has sent amongst the Unlettered a messenger from among themselves, to rehearse to them His Signs, to sanctify them, and to instruct them in Scripture and Wisdom― although they had been, before, in manifest error―” (Qur’an: Juma’ah: 62: 2)

““As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others As well as (to confer all these benefits upon) others

of them, who have not already joined them: and He of them, who have not already joined them: and He

is Exalted in Might, Wise.” is Exalted in Might, Wise.” ((Qur’an: Juma’ah: 62: 3Qur’an: Juma’ah: 62: 3)

REFLECT DEEPLY WHAT THE PROPHET S.A.W. SAID REFLECT DEEPLY WHAT THE PROPHET S.A.W. SAID IN HIS FAREWELL SERMON:IN HIS FAREWELL SERMON:

“O Mankind! Verily Satan has lost all hope that he will

ever be worshipped on this earth forever, but if you obey

him in other deeds (acts which may seem to you to be)

petty (or small), it will please him. So be very careful of

(following) him (regarding these) in your religion.”

(Excerpt from the “Seerah” by Ibnu Hisham, “al-Iqd-ul Farid” by Ibnu (Excerpt from the “Seerah” by Ibnu Hisham, “al-Iqd-ul Farid” by Ibnu Abdi Rabbih and Bukhary’ s “Saheeh”Abdi Rabbih and Bukhary’ s “Saheeh”))

REFLECT DEEPLY WHAT THE PROPHET S.A.W. SAID REFLECT DEEPLY WHAT THE PROPHET S.A.W. SAID IN HIS FAREWELL SERMON:IN HIS FAREWELL SERMON:

REFLECT DEEPLY WHAT THE PROPHET S.A.W. SAID:REFLECT DEEPLY WHAT THE PROPHET S.A.W. SAID:

“ “Verily, what I fear the most for my community Verily, what I fear the most for my community

(ummah) is (ummah) is SHIRKSHIRK (ascribing partners) to Allah. (ascribing partners) to Allah.

I am not saying that they will worship the sun or I am not saying that they will worship the sun or

the moon or idols, but the moon or idols, but it is in their being insincere in it is in their being insincere in

doing good deeds, not intending it for Allah’s sake doing good deeds, not intending it for Allah’s sake

but only to please their hidden desiresbut only to please their hidden desires.”.”

((Hadith reported by Ibnu Majah in “Kitab Az-ZuhduHadith reported by Ibnu Majah in “Kitab Az-Zuhdu”)”)

REFLECT DEEPLY WHAT THE PROPHET S.A.W. SAID:REFLECT DEEPLY WHAT THE PROPHET S.A.W. SAID:

Mere objects, places or outward similarity with Mere objects, places or outward similarity with

practices of old, was never the criteria for Islam’s practices of old, was never the criteria for Islam’s

rejection.rejection.

As explained – what constitute “As explained – what constitute “TAUHEEDTAUHEED” or ” or

““SHIRKSHIRK” is not in the act ” is not in the act per se per se but, in a persons’ but, in a persons’

beliefs regarding aspects of beliefs regarding aspects of ULUHIYYAHULUHIYYAH (Divinity) (Divinity)

and and RUBBUBIYYAHRUBBUBIYYAH (Lordship). (Lordship).

Also it must be clarified here that Also it must be clarified here that Islam rejects Islam rejects

certain of the concepts as found in other religion – certain of the concepts as found in other religion –

viz. where they imagine God as “viz. where they imagine God as “incarnatingincarnating” or ” or

God “God “in-dwellingin-dwelling” (” (HHULULULUL) or God “) or God “union with the union with the

creationcreation” (” (ITTIITTIHHAADAAD). ).

These are false ideas opposed to These are false ideas opposed to TAUTAUHHEEDEED, which , which

is the main cause of most is the main cause of most SHIRKSHIRK attached to things. attached to things.

Thus although like us, the Thus although like us, the MUSHRIKEENMUSHRIKEEN has has

MA’BUD MA’BUD (that which they worship)(that which they worship), yet we , yet we

categorically reject many false idea regarding God categorically reject many false idea regarding God

(Divinity) and whatever they are worshipping.(Divinity) and whatever they are worshipping.

And when the And when the MUSHRIKEENMUSHRIKEEN venerate or show venerate or show

respect (respect (TA’ZEEMTA’ZEEM) to their ) to their MA’BUDMA’BUD and religious and religious

relics connected to their religion, we regard these relics connected to their religion, we regard these

On the other hand, when a Muslim (On the other hand, when a Muslim (MUWAMUWAHHEEDEED) )

who shows veneration, respect or honour who shows veneration, respect or honour

((TA’ZEEMTA’ZEEM) to the sacred symbols () to the sacred symbols (SHI’ARSHI’AR) in Islam, it ) in Islam, it

is not is not SHIRKSHIRK. Accusing them so is foolish and . Accusing them so is foolish and

malicious.malicious.

““Such (is the Pilgrimage): whoever (YU-’AZEEM)

honours the sacred rites of Allah, for him it is

good in the sight of his Lord.”

((Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 30Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 30))

““Such (is his state): and whoever holds in honour Such (is his state): and whoever holds in honour

the Symbols of Allah (the Symbols of Allah (SHA-’A-IRALLAAHSHA-’A-IRALLAAH), ),

(as in the sacrifice of animals), such (honour) (as in the sacrifice of animals), such (honour)

should come truly from piety of heart (should come truly from piety of heart (TAQWATAQWA).”).”

((Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 32Qur’an: Hajj: 22: 32))

““Behold! Safa and Marwah are among the Symbols of Behold! Safa and Marwah are among the Symbols of

Allah (Allah (MIN SHA-’AA-IRILLAHMIN SHA-’AA-IRILLAH). So if those who visit the ). So if those who visit the

house in the season or at other times, should compass house in the season or at other times, should compass

them round, it is no sin in them. And if anyone obeys his them round, it is no sin in them. And if anyone obeys his

own impulse to Good―be sure that Allah is He Who own impulse to Good―be sure that Allah is He Who

recognises and knows.” recognises and knows.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 158Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 158))

TO CONTINUE FROM PREVIOUSTO CONTINUE FROM PREVIOUS

The term “The term “ِر;ك+ +َب كَت +ِر; +َب pronounce ‘pronounce ‘TABARRUKTABARRUK’ – is ’ – is “ “َت

from the word “from the word “بِرُكٌةبِرُكٌة “ “ BARAKAH BARAKAH ““ - meaning : - meaning :

““blessings, happiness, increase, expand, blessings, happiness, increase, expand,

goodness (seen or unseen), etc.goodness (seen or unseen), etc.””

Ar-RaghibAr-Raghib defines ‘ defines ‘BARAKAHBARAKAH’ :’ :

“ “ (Blessings) ‘AL-BARAKAH’ is the goodness which (Blessings) ‘AL-BARAKAH’ is the goodness which

the Divine (Allah) has bestowed (or fixed) in the Divine (Allah) has bestowed (or fixed) in

something.”something.”

Therefore:Therefore: TABARRUK – TABARRUK – meansmeans

“ “seeking or hoping, to derive Divine goodness seeking or hoping, to derive Divine goodness

(blessings) through those (occasion, persons, (blessings) through those (occasion, persons,

(traces) relics, things, or places, etc.”(traces) relics, things, or places, etc.”

““If the people of the towns had but believed and feared If the people of the towns had but believed and feared

Allah, We should indeed have opened out to them (all kinds Allah, We should indeed have opened out to them (all kinds

of) blessings (of) blessings (BARAKAHBARAKAH) from heaven and earth..” ) from heaven and earth..”

((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 96Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 96))

“ “BARAKAHBARAKAH “ (Blessings) here encompasses “ (Blessings) here encompasses

those goodness which we can know, but also those goodness which we can know, but also

includes especially the unseen ‘spiritual’ bestowals includes especially the unseen ‘spiritual’ bestowals

beyond our human knowledge.beyond our human knowledge.

Muslims are aware that such “bestowals”, when Muslims are aware that such “bestowals”, when

present, would immensely benefit one’s life even present, would immensely benefit one’s life even

though these could not be physically quantified.though these could not be physically quantified.

““O Allah” (Send upon us) Your Blessings (O Allah” (Send upon us) Your Blessings (BARIK-LANABARIK-LANA) )

in (this) our provision (food) and save us from the in (this) our provision (food) and save us from the

torments of the Fire.”torments of the Fire.”

((Hadith reported by Ibnus-SunnyHadith reported by Ibnus-Sunny))

IN FOOD AND PROVISION

In this In this Du’aDu’a we invoke Allah’s blessings in we invoke Allah’s blessings in

whatever provision which we are give. What these whatever provision which we are give. What these

‘blessings’ are we do not claim to know them all, but ‘blessings’ are we do not claim to know them all, but

only Allah Who is all-knowing – Wa-Allaahu a’lam.only Allah Who is all-knowing – Wa-Allaahu a’lam.

But these (blessings) is “value-add” which we But these (blessings) is “value-add” which we

believe can be bestowed by Allah, differentiates us believe can be bestowed by Allah, differentiates us

from the heedless (from the heedless (GHAAFILEENGHAAFILEEN) and the unbelievers ) and the unbelievers

““You are not given help and provision (by Allah) except You are not given help and provision (by Allah) except

because of (blessings in the) presence of the weak (and because of (blessings in the) presence of the weak (and

the poor) amongst you.”the poor) amongst you.”

((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))

AMONGST THE WEAK & POOR

Do not under estimate the presence of the poor Do not under estimate the presence of the poor

and weak amongst us.and weak amongst us.

We are in fact being tested with their presence, We are in fact being tested with their presence,

such that by our rightfully fulfilling their rights, we such that by our rightfully fulfilling their rights, we

may deserve being assisted by Allah with much may deserve being assisted by Allah with much

blessings.blessings.

Remember, Allah is with the “broken-hearted and Remember, Allah is with the “broken-hearted and

““Every important matter (affair) which is not begun Every important matter (affair) which is not begun

with (reciting the with (reciting the BasmallahBasmallah) ‘In the Name of Allah, ) ‘In the Name of Allah,

Most Compassionate, Most Merciful’ , it will become Most Compassionate, Most Merciful’ , it will become

deprived (of the Blessings)”deprived (of the Blessings)”

IN EVERY UNDERTAKINGS

From this “From this “SunnahSunnah”, in attaching in every affairs ”, in attaching in every affairs

the name of Allah, we Muslims are confident to the name of Allah, we Muslims are confident to

benefit a continuous bestowal of Allah’s blessings benefit a continuous bestowal of Allah’s blessings

in our life. in our life. SUB-HAANALLAH!SUB-HAANALLAH!

One example, even by attaching Allah’s name, One example, even by attaching Allah’s name,

harms are averted:harms are averted:

‘‘In the name of AllIn the name of Allaah, nothing (attached) with h, nothing (attached) with His name, is harmed (from whatever is) on earth His name, is harmed (from whatever is) on earth or in the Heavens, and He (Allor in the Heavens, and He (Allaah) is The All-Seeing, h) is The All-Seeing, The All-Knowing.’The All-Knowing.’

““Verily, through (the blessing of) a righteous Muslim, Verily, through (the blessing of) a righteous Muslim,

Allah will avert calamity for a hundred households Allah will avert calamity for a hundred households

amongst his neighbours.” amongst his neighbours.”

((Hadith reported by TabaraniHadith reported by Tabarani))

PRESENCE OF THE RIGHTEOUS

Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said: Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:

““Do not praise (or exalt) me excessively (Do not praise (or exalt) me excessively (ITWRA’ITWRA’) like ) like

how the Christians excessively praised (exalted) ‘Isa how the Christians excessively praised (exalted) ‘Isa

(Jesus) the son of Mary.”(Jesus) the son of Mary.”

((Hadith Hadith ))

CLARIFICATION ON THE INTERPRETATION OF HADITH

Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said: Prophet Muhammad s.a.a.w. said:

““I am the noblest amongst all of mankind, from I am the noblest amongst all of mankind, from

beginning to the last, and (I am saying this) not from beginning to the last, and (I am saying this) not from

pride.”pride.”

((Hadith reported by Tirmidzi and DarimiHadith reported by Tirmidzi and Darimi))

CLARIFICATION ON THE INTERPRETATION OF HADITH

““Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah

is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has

full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all

things).” (things).” (Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 13))

ALLAH SWT. HIMSELF PRAISES PROPHET MUHAMMAD :

““And thou (Muhammad, stands) on an exalted And thou (Muhammad, stands) on an exalted

standard of character (standard of character (KHULUQIN – ‘AZEEMKHULUQIN – ‘AZEEM).”).”

((Qur’an: Qalam: 68: 4Qur’an: Qalam: 68: 4))

“O ye who believe! Raise not your voices above the

voice of the Prophet, nor speak aloud to him in talk,

as ye may speak aloud to one another, lest your

deeds become vain and ye perceive not.”

((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 2Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 2))

““Those that lower their voice in the presence of Those that lower their voice in the presence of

Allah's Messenger― their hearts has Allah tested Allah's Messenger― their hearts has Allah tested

for piety (for piety (LIT-TAQWALIT-TAQWA) : for them is Forgiveness and ) : for them is Forgiveness and

a great Reward.”a great Reward.”

((Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 3Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 3))

TRACES FROM THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.W.

““The Messenger of Allah s.a.a.w. came to visit us at The Messenger of Allah s.a.a.w. came to visit us at

noon and was given water for wudhu’ (ablution), noon and was given water for wudhu’ (ablution),

and he made wudhu’ , after which people collected and he made wudhu’ , after which people collected

the wudhu’ (water) and use it to rub themselves the wudhu’ (water) and use it to rub themselves

with it (for blessings).”with it (for blessings).”

((Hadith reported by BukharyHadith reported by Bukhary))

Miswar ibn Makhramah and Marwan ibn al-Hakam Miswar ibn Makhramah and Marwan ibn al-Hakam

(r.a.) related: (r.a.) related:

““Nowhere did the Prophet s.a.w. spat except that Nowhere did the Prophet s.a.w. spat except that

somebody will be there to catch it and use it to wipe somebody will be there to catch it and use it to wipe

his faces and skin. And when he (the Prophet) does his faces and skin. And when he (the Prophet) does

ablution (wudhu’) people will jostle with one ablution (wudhu’) people will jostle with one

another to get the used water from his wudhu’.”another to get the used water from his wudhu’.”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary and AhmadHadith reported by Bukhary and Ahmad))

(Yusuf said) :"Go with this my shirt, and cast it over the face (Yusuf said) :"Go with this my shirt, and cast it over the face

of my father (Ya’kub): he will come to see (clearly). Then of my father (Ya’kub): he will come to see (clearly). Then

come ye (here) to me together with all your family." come ye (here) to me together with all your family."

((Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 93Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 93))

THE SHIRT OF PROPHET YUSUF A.S.

““Then when the bearer of the good news came he cast (the Then when the bearer of the good news came he cast (the

shirt) over his face, and he forthwith regained clear sight." shirt) over his face, and he forthwith regained clear sight."

((Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 96Qur’an: Yusuf: 12: 96))

THE SHIRT OF PROPHET YUSUF A.S.

““Glory to (Allah) Who did take His Servant for Journey Glory to (Allah) Who did take His Servant for Journey

by night from the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest by night from the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest

Mosque (Mosque (BARAK-NA HAU-LAHUBARAK-NA HAU-LAHU) whose precincts We did ) whose precincts We did

bless ― in order that We might show him some of Our bless ― in order that We might show him some of Our

Signs: for He is the one Who hears and sees (all things).” Signs: for He is the one Who hears and sees (all things).”

((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 96Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 96))

CONSIDER THIS QUR’ANIC VERSE

"Verily! The sign of His kingdom is that there shall come "Verily! The sign of His kingdom is that there shall come

to you to you AT-TABUT AT-TABUT (Ark of the Covenant), (Ark of the Covenant), wherein is wherein is

SAKINAHSAKINAH (peace and reassurance) from your Lord and a (peace and reassurance) from your Lord and a

BAQIYYAH BAQIYYAH ((remnantremnant) of that which Musa (Moses) and ) of that which Musa (Moses) and

Harun (Aaron) left behind, carried by the angels. Verily, Harun (Aaron) left behind, carried by the angels. Verily,

in this is a sign for you if you are indeed believers.”in this is a sign for you if you are indeed believers.”

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 248Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 248))

Tafsir Ibnu Katsir:

Ibn Jarir related that Ibn `Abbas said about this ayah –

BAQIYYAH – referring to, Moses' staff and the remnants

of the Tablets. This is the same Tafsir of Qatadah, As-

Suddi , Ar-Rabi` bin Anas and `Ikrimah, who added,

"And also the Torah.‘‘

Tafsir Ibnu Katsir: Tafsir Ibnu Katsir:

Ath-Thawri said, "Some said that it contained a pot of Ath-Thawri said, "Some said that it contained a pot of

manna and the remnants of the Tablets, while some manna and the remnants of the Tablets, while some

others said that it contained (Moses') staff and two others said that it contained (Moses') staff and two

shoes (and refer to Qur’an: Ta Ha :20:12).''shoes (and refer to Qur’an: Ta Ha :20:12).''

We can understand why some Muslims, We can understand why some Muslims,

especially those who compare Islam, simplistically, especially those who compare Islam, simplistically,

with other religion to conclude that every acts of with other religion to conclude that every acts of

“seeking blessings and veneration” of things and “seeking blessings and veneration” of things and

places practiced even by Muslims must also be places practiced even by Muslims must also be

“shunned” – ruled by them to also be “shunned” – ruled by them to also be SHIRKSHIRK or if or if

not, with the caveat “not, with the caveat “closing the doorclosing the door” to ” to SHIRKSHIRK..

But as what can be adduced by the evidence But as what can be adduced by the evidence

(from Al-Qur’an, As-Sunnah and opinions of pious (from Al-Qur’an, As-Sunnah and opinions of pious

predecessors) is that, the blessings of Allah indeed predecessors) is that, the blessings of Allah indeed

are present in certain people, events, things and are present in certain people, events, things and

places - and seeking to gain Allah’s blessings places - and seeking to gain Allah’s blessings

((TABARRUKTABARRUK) through them were done by previous ) through them were done by previous

righteous people of righteous people of TAUTAUHHEEDEED..

What differentiate us from the What differentiate us from the MUSHRIKEENMUSHRIKEEN is is

the erroneous belief (the erroneous belief (AQEEDAHAQEEDAH) they hold. Many of ) they hold. Many of

them subscribe to them subscribe to HHULULULUL (divine in-dwelling) and (divine in-dwelling) and

actually regard these things or the persons they actually regard these things or the persons they

venerate or sought blessings from (venerate or sought blessings from (TABARRUKTABARRUK), as ), as

possessing “divine” aspect or attributes – thus a possessing “divine” aspect or attributes – thus a

clear clear SHIRKSHIRK (ascribing partners to Allah). (ascribing partners to Allah).

Whereas Muslims with Whereas Muslims with TAUTAUHHEEDEED do not hold do not hold

such belief. Our concept of something regarded as such belief. Our concept of something regarded as

“sacred”, totally rejects all such suggestion of any “sacred”, totally rejects all such suggestion of any

Divine “in-dwelling” or “incarnation” or “union”.Divine “in-dwelling” or “incarnation” or “union”.

Thus ‘Umar al-Khattab r.a. said to the black stone Thus ‘Umar al-Khattab r.a. said to the black stone

((HAJR-AL-ASWADHAJR-AL-ASWAD): ): “You are but a stone which “You are but a stone which

cannot benefit nor harm, but because I have seen cannot benefit nor harm, but because I have seen

CAUSE FOR THE LOST OF HONOUR AND BLESSINGS.

““When my community (ummah) glorify worldly When my community (ummah) glorify worldly

matters then the matters then the HAIBAHHAIBAH (honour) of Islam will be (honour) of Islam will be

removed from them; and when they ceased the removed from them; and when they ceased the

work of calling to good and forbidding wrong, work of calling to good and forbidding wrong,

then they will not benefit from any then they will not benefit from any BARAKAHBARAKAH

(blessings, goodness) of the Revelation (Al-Qur’an (blessings, goodness) of the Revelation (Al-Qur’an

and As-Sunnah).and As-Sunnah).

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))

"Because Allah will never change the "Because Allah will never change the NI’MAHNI’MAH

(Divine Grace) which He hath bestowed on a (Divine Grace) which He hath bestowed on a

people until they change what is in their (own) people until they change what is in their (own)

souls: and verily Allah is He Who hears and knows souls: and verily Allah is He Who hears and knows

(all things)." (all things)."

((Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 53Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 53))

REMEMBER ALLAH’S WARNING:REMEMBER ALLAH’S WARNING:

“O ye who believe! when ye go abroad in the cause of

Allah, investigate carefully, and say not to anyone who

offers you a salutation (salaam): "Thou art none of a

Believer!" Coveting the perishable goods of this life:

with Allah are profits and spoils abundant.”

(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 94)

REMEMBER ALLAH’S WARNING:REMEMBER ALLAH’S WARNING:

“O ye who believe! if a wicked person comes to you with

any news, ascertain the truth, lest ye harm people

unwittingly, and afterwards become full of repentance

for what ye have done.)” (Qur’an: Hujurat: 49:

ALWAYS REMEMBER :ALWAYS REMEMBER :

““And obey Allah and His Messenger; and fall into no And obey Allah and His Messenger; and fall into no

disputes, lest ye lose heart and your power depart; and disputes, lest ye lose heart and your power depart; and

be patient and persevering: for Allah is with those who be patient and persevering: for Allah is with those who

patiently persevere.” (patiently persevere.” (Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 46Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 46))

“As for those who divide their religion and break up

into sects, thou hast no part in them in the least: their

affair is with Allah: He will in the end tell them the truth

of all that they did.” (Qur’an: An’am: 6:

““And pursue not that of which thou hast no knowledge; And pursue not that of which thou hast no knowledge;

for every act of hearing, or of seeing or of (feeling in) for every act of hearing, or of seeing or of (feeling in)

will be enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).”will be enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).”

((Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 36Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 36))

ALLAA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE – A –’UU-DZU-BIKA - MIN AN - USH-RI-KA – BI-KA – SHAY-AN – WA –ANA –

A’-LAMU, WA –AS-TAGH-FIRU-KA – MI-NADZ—DZAM - BIL– LADZII - LAA – A’-LAM

“O Allah! I seek refuge with You from committing SHIRK i.e. associating others with You, knowingly, and I seek Your forgiveness from the committing of

the sins which I do not know.”(Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la)

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